{"id":2187029,"date":"2024-02-26T16:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T21:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fundraising-account-triples-goal-for-laken-riley-the-22-year-old-student-allegedly-murdered-by-illegal\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T16:57:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T21:57:30","slug":"fundraising-account-triples-goal-for-laken-riley-the-22-year-old-student-allegedly-murdered-by-illegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fundraising-account-triples-goal-for-laken-riley-the-22-year-old-student-allegedly-murdered-by-illegal\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundraising account exceeds goal for Laken Riley, 22-year-old student allegedly murdered by illegal immigrant"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffundraising-account-triples-goal-for-laken-riley-the-22-year-old-student-allegedly-murdered-by-illegal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2187029&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Fundraiser for Slain Nursing \u200bStudent Exceeds Goal, Raises Over $123,000<\/h2>\n<p>A fundraiser for\u2063 the family of the late nursing student, Laken Riley, has surpassed its\u2062 initial target of \u2063$35,000, amassing an impressive $123,000\u2063 by Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Riley, a 22-year-old\u200b student at the University of Georgia, tragically lost \u2062her\u200b life last \u200dweek\u200b after she failed to return from a run. \u2062The prime suspect in her murder is Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant.<\/p>\n<p>The GoFundMe\u200b account, organized by Kanaan Rogers and benefiting Riley&#8217;s stepfather, John Phillips, has received an outpouring of support.\u200b In a \u200cheartfelt message posted on the \u200bplatform, Phillips\u2062 expressed his gratitude for the donations and\u200d overwhelming support. He described Riley as an \u2062incredible \u200cdaughter, sister, and friend,\u200c emphasizing her unwavering faith and love for\u200c others.<\/p>\n<p>Phillips also revealed that every dollar donated will be used\u2064 to establish the Laken Hope Riley Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness about homicide and promoting women&#8217;s safety. He assured donors that Riley&#8217;s memory will be honored in a significant \u2064way.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2063an obituary, Riley was remembered as a beloved member of the AXO Sorority at the University of Georgia, \u2064cherished by her \u200dsisters \u2062and friends. Described \u200bas\u200d kindhearted, she was \u2064known for her \u2062nurturing nature, which extended beyond her aspirations\u200c of becoming a nurse to \u2062her role as a \u200cdedicated \u200bnanny for two young children.<\/p>\n<p>NewsNation correspondent Ali Bradley reported that Ibarra, who is originally from Venezuela,\u2064 entered the United States illegally and had been previously arrested in New York\u200c City. \u2064Despite this, he was\u200d released back into the country due to a\u200d lack of detention \u200dspace.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BREAKING?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BREAKING<\/a> DHS sources confirm that Jose Antonio Ibarra was arrested 5 months ago in New\u2063 York. <\/p>\n<p>Records show he was arrested on 9\/14\/23\u200c in Queens, NY for injury to a child less than 17 and no license.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AliBradleyTV\/status\/1761218921624211829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 24, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to\u2062 local authorities, Laken&#8217;s murder \u2064appears to be an opportunistic crime rather than a premeditated\u2062 act.<\/p>\n<p><em>Frank Camp\u2063 contributed to this\u2063 report<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/man-arrested-for-murder-of-georgia-nursing-student-was-illegal-immigrant-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Man Arrested For Murder Of Georgia Nursing Student Was Illegal Immigrant:\u200c Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2063 initial goal \u200cdid Rogers \u200dset for \u2062the \u2063GoFundMe page created\u2062 to assist Riley&#8217;s family, and how did the response to the campaign surpass all expectations?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Credibly compassionate \u200cand dedicated individual who was pursuing her dreams of becoming a nurse. Her untimely death has left a void in\u2062 the\u200c lives of her loved ones and the community as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>The news \u200cof this \u200btragedy quickly spread, \u200dleading to an outpouring of condolences \u2063and support from friends, family, and even \u2063strangers who were touched by Riley&#8217;s\u200d story. In response to this overwhelming support, Rogers decided to create a\u200c GoFundMe page\u200c to assist the family in covering the unexpected expenses that have\u2062 arisen as a \u2062result of\u200d this devastating\u2063 event.<\/p>\n<p>Initially setting \u2063a goal of\u2064 $35,000,\u200c Rogers\u200b hoped \u200dthat the funds raised would alleviate some of the financial burdens facing Riley&#8217;s family\u2063 during this \u2062difficult time. \u200dHowever, the response to the campaign exceeded \u200dall expectations. Within a few days, the donations\u200d poured in, surpassing the initial target by a staggering amount.<\/p>\n<p>The generosity displayed by the community is a testament to the \u200dimpact that Riley had on those around her. Her dedication\u200c and passion \u200cfor nursing did not go unnoticed, and\u200d it is clear that her\u2063 loss has left a profound impact on the lives she \u2063touched.<\/p>\n<p>It is important \u2063to note that this tragedy has \u2064sparked a \u2063broader conversation about immigration policies\u200b and their \u200cimplications. The \u2063fact that the prime suspect in Riley&#8217;s \u200cmurder\u2062 was revealed to be an illegal immigrant has drawn attention and criticism. However, it is crucial to remember that this fundraiser\u200c is not a platform for political debate, but rather a means to support a grieving family.<\/p>\n<p>The success of this fundraiser is a reminder of the\u200b power of compassion and unity in times of adversity. It is heartwarming to witness the collective effort \u200dof \u2062individuals coming together to uplift \u200band \u2062support \u200cone another. The funds\u2063 raised\u200d will undoubtedly provide\u2062 some\u2064 relief to Riley&#8217;s \u200dfamily, allowing them to focus on healing and processing their unimaginable \u2064loss.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the fundraiser for Laken Riley has exceeded expectations, raising over $123,000. This astonishing achievement\u2063 demonstrates the immense love and support that\u200b Riley&#8217;s family\u200b has received from \u2063their community. It reflects the impact that Riley had on those around her\u2063 and\u200c serves as a reminder of\u2064 the strength that can be found in unity. While the circumstances surrounding her death are undoubtedly tragic, \u2063this \u200cfundraiser is a\u200b beacon \u2063of\u200d hope \u200cand serves as a testament to the power of generosity and compassion in the \u200bface of adversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fundraiser for Laken Riley&#8217;s family, a slain nursing student, has surpassed its $35,000 goal, raising over $123,000. Riley, a University of Georgia attendee, was found dead last week after not returning from a run. The man in custody is linked to her case<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":2187030,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-26-at-3.15.20-PM.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2187029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-26-at-3.15.20-PM.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2187029"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187029\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2187030"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2187029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2187029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2187029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}